How can I create a page with interactive dropdowns in Webflow to display CMS posts based on the selected options?

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September 22, 2023

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To create a page with interactive dropdowns in Webflow to display CMS posts based on selected options, follow these steps:

Set up your CMS collection: Start by creating a CMS collection in Webflow and configure the necessary fields for your posts. You can include fields for options you want to filter by, such as categories or tags.
Design your dropdowns: On your page, design the dropdowns that will allow users to select options to filter the CMS posts. You can use Webflow's dropdown component and style it according to your design preferences.
Add CMS items: Populate your CMS collection with posts and assign the relevant options to each item. For example, if you have a category field, assign applicable categories to each post.
Create a collection list and set up filters: Add a collection list element to your page. In the collection list settings, select your CMS collection and set up the necessary filters based on the selected dropdown options.
Design the collection list: Design the appearance of the collection list and individual CMS items using Webflow's design tools and layout options. You can customize the layout, content, and styling to match your desired design.
Connect the dropdowns to the collection list: Using Webflow's interactions panel, add an interaction to each dropdown that triggers the filtering of the collection list based on the selected options. For example, you can use the "Change" event to trigger the filtering when a dropdown option is selected.
Preview and refine: Preview your page to test the functionality of the interactive dropdowns and make any necessary adjustments to your design or interactions.
Publish your site: Once you are satisfied with the functionality and design of your page, publish your site to make it live on the web.

By following these steps, you can create a page with interactive dropdowns in Webflow that dynamically displays CMS posts based on the selected options. This allows users to easily filter and explore your content based on their preferences.

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